Trucking in NYC is controlled by three overlapping layers of law, federal, state, and local. A single delivery trip through the Bronx or Brooklyn can trigger obligations under all three at the same time. Here’s how each layer works: Federal (FMCSA): The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets baseline safety rules for all commercial trucks

If a trucking company’s negligence, or its driver’s negligence, caused your crash, you have the legal right to sue the company directly. Trucking companies carry massive commercial insurance policies, with federal law requiring minimums between $750,000 and $5 million depending on what the truck hauls. Suing the company, not just the driver, is what gives

In a New York City truck accident claim, liability rarely stops with the driver alone. The trucking company, the vehicle owner, a cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, and even a parts manufacturer can all share legal responsibility for your injuries. Each liable party represents another insurance policy that can help fund your medical bills, lost